1640 TACITUS 1ed Annals Histories Roman Empire Nero ROME Justus Lipsius Grotius
“The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.”
― Tacitus, The Annals
Cornelius Tacitus was a 1st-century Roman historian who is now remembered for his two major works – ‘Annals’ and ‘Histories’ – in which he examines the lives and political careers of important Roman emperors such as Tiberius, Nero, and Claudius. By many accounts, Tacitus is considered the greatest Roman historian, not only by the accuracy of his content, but through demonstrating the psychological nature of ancient Roman politics.
‘Histories’ is one of the first written accounts to discuss the Great Jewish Revolt, an account that openly records combative attitudes between Jews and other cultures. ‘Annals’ was Tacitus’s final work and covers the era following the death of Caesar Augustus, including the reigns of Claudius, Caligula, and Nero. It is also the earliest known secular history to mention Jesus Christ in which Tacitus connects Nero to the persecution of early Christians.
This 1640 Leiden edition was edition by Hugo Grotius and published by Elzevier who included the famed commentary of Justus Lipsius.
1640 TACITUS 1ed Annals Histories Roman Empire Nero ROME Justus Lipsius Grotius
“The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.”
― Tacitus, The Annals
Cornelius Tacitus was a 1st-century Roman historian who is now remembered for his two major works – ‘Annals’ and ‘Histories’ – in which he examines the lives and political careers of important Roman emperors such as Tiberius, Nero, and Claudius. By many accounts, Tacitus is considered the greatest Roman historian, not only by the accuracy of his content, but through demonstrating the psychological nature of ancient Roman politics.
‘Histories’ is one of the first written accounts to discuss the Great Jewish Revolt, an account that openly records combative attitudes between Jews and other cultures. ‘Annals’ was Tacitus’s final work and covers the era following the death of Caesar Augustus, including the reigns of Claudius, Caligula, and Nero. It is also the earliest known secular history to mention Jesus Christ in which Tacitus connects Nero to the persecution of early Christians.
This 1640 Leiden edition was edition by Hugo Grotius and published by Elzevier who included the famed commentary of Justus Lipsius.
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TACITUS, Cornelius
- Corn. Tacitus ex I. Lipsii edition
Lugduni Batavorum: Ex officina Elzeviriana, 1640.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- [16], 400
- Includes engraved title page, three-bust portrait, and folding chart
- Language: Latin
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~5in X 3in (12.5cm x 7.5cm)
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Category
Classical Greco-Roman
Authors
TACITUS, Cornelius
Printing Date
17th Century
Language
Latin
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete